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Christie Manning serves as an Associate Professor (Non-Tenure Track) in the Environmental Studies Department at Macalester College, Minnesota, where she has taught since 2008.
Her academic background includes:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering from Tufts University (1989)
- PhD in Psychology from the University of Minnesota (2000)
Her research centers on environmental psychology with specific focus on psychological responses to the climate crisis and motivational factors for community-level climate action. She co-authored the influential report "Mental Health and our Changing Climate" (American Psychological Association and ecoAmerica) and the academic textbook "Psychology for Sustainability" (2021), establishing her expertise at the intersection of psychology and environmental sustainability.
Professional recognition includes:
- Fellow of the American Psychological Association
- Fellow of the Society for Environmental, Population, and Conservation Psychology (Division 34 of the APA)
Based in Olin-Rice Science Center Room 247, her work bridges psychological theory with practical sustainability applications. While student advising and grant details aren't specified in available sources, her research demonstrates significant impact through publications addressing mental health dimensions of climate change.
